Head of Risk – Specialty and Lloyd’s

Head of Risk – Specialty and Lloyd’s – 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding role that combines your expertise in risk management, regulation and compliance with your commercial insight, industry knowledge, strategic vision and leadership skills? If so, this may be the role for you!

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Risk – Specialty and Lloyd’s to join our Commercial Lines business to cover a parental leave. This is a great job for someone who wants to join a dynamic and commercially-focused Risk team that supports Aviva's UK General Insurance (GI) London and Lloyd’s market. 

A bit about the job:

You will act as a risk business partner for the GCS (Global Corporate & Specialty) business, including company and syndicate platforms, representing the "shop window" of the Risk function and bringing in the relevant experts at the right time. You will provide strategic insight and a consolidated view of the GCS risk profile, through the coordination of second line activity whilst also offering a deep understanding of current and emerging risks. You will also be responsible for integration activity including alignment of the Risk Management Framework across company and syndicate platforms.

Leading a team of four direct reports, you will also be responsible for delivering governance and reporting requirements for the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) of the Lloyd’s Managing Agency.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Broad understanding of UK (PRA/FCA/Lloyd’s) regulatory landscape, market dynamics and commerciality. Prior experience working within Lloyd’s market preferred. Prior experience with corporate governance (e.g. boards and committees) desirable.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex risk information in a clear and concise manner, facilitating collaboration between Risk teams and business divisions.
• Ability to align risk management strategies with the overall business goals and objectives, ensuring that risk management efforts support our strategic direction.
• Capability to proactively identify emerging risks and vulnerabilities, allowing their market to stay ahead of potential threats and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Ability to contribute to the business by not only mitigating risks but also finding opportunities for innovation, growth, and efficiency within a risk-aware framework.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.  And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.  We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Competitive salary (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity – 25% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please send an email to beatrix.rozsa@aviva.com